Norris ‘not worried’ following Vandoorne

Lando Norris has said he is “not worried” about the prospect of not living up to expectations in the same way as Stoffel Vandoorne at McLaren.

Vandoorne was released by McLaren following a underwhelming 2018 campaign, although he was always going to be up against it with a very uncompetitive MCL33 car.

The Belgian was earmarked as one of the most exciting young drivers in Formula 1 and that same tag is now attached to 19-year-old Norris, but he is not paying too much attention to the larger picture just yet.

“It’s hard for me to say what it was about and why he couldn’t get his maximum performance,” Norris told Auto Motor und Sport.

“I just focus on myself. If Carlos beats me in the first race, I will analyse exactly where he was stronger.

“I have a whole season to learn and adapt. I’m not worried right now.”